August, 2009

Ayurvedic Lecture

Ayurveda, "the science of life," speaks to causes of disease and not symptoms. Come study with India certified teachers and hear about Ayurveda's natural relationship with Yoga. This session will introduce the basic Science of Ayurveda, there may be some yoga so please dress comfortably. Instructors are Terry and Tami Stingley of Earthbound Yoga.

Location: Penitentiary Glen Park
Date: Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost per person: $40
Register Here: http://reservations.lakemetroparks.com/programs/index.shtml?id=9046

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Meeting times always 7:30 - 6:30pm
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Meeting times always 3:30 - 6:30pm
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Tuition/Registration:

Tuition Fees:
$2600

Click Here to Register and reserve your spot online or call 440-488-7212 and Speak with Jennifer, Director of Training

To pay via mail, send checks to:
Awaken Yoga School
PO Box 783
Wickliffe, OH 44132

Questions?: call Jennifer, Director of Teacher Training at 440-488-7212 or leave a message at the studio: 440-942-YOGA (choose the #2 option)

* All payments are non-refundable after 30 days of receipt *

A Teacher Training filled with Awakenings:

• Learn the Traditional Foundation of Hatha Yoga
• Learn a creative approach to the techniques of teaching Vinyasa Flow, as inspired through learnings with my teacher Shiva Rea and my own methodology
• Study the Chakra System and become familiar with Energy Anatomy
• Study with experienced teachers certified through many various schools of yoga: Satyananda, Jivamukti, Anusara
• Learn the Therapeutic and Healing aspects of Asana as well as proper hands on assist and Sanskrit terminology
• Grasp the methodology behind intelligent class sequencing for the different levels of yoga classes including: Beginners Hatha and Vinyasa, Gentle, Chair, Solar and Lunar Vinyasa Flows, Prenatal and Theraputic Yoga
• Study Anatomy with a true professional and owner of a Holistic Multidisciplinary clinic, Gina Schatz LMT/RYT
• Become inspired and take with you the tools for starting your own Yoga Professional path and ethics to teaching
• Practice and learn to teach Basic Pranayama and Kriya yoga techniques
• Opportunities to participate in outside classroom experience, such as assisting in workshops and classes at studios!
• Lectures on Yogic History & Philosphy, Ayurveda, Raw Foods, Thai Massage and Detox, Tantra and more!
• Creative and inspiring projects that will help your future as a teacher

Awaken Yoga's Director, Jennifer Kovalchik Assists Student Michael Lewandowski in Urdvha Hastasana - Photo by Tammy Mellert of TJ Reflections


Picture taken at Painseville Township Park, June 2009, Tantra Exploration with Shakthi - Photo by Tammy Mellert TJ Reflections

Your Teachers:

Jennifer Kovalchik

E.Y.T and Certified Yoga Therapist 500 hrs.

Jennifer is certified in Therapeutic and Hatha Yoga at a 500 hour level and will soon be receiving her Experienced Yoga Teacher Credential from the Yoga Alliance having over 1,000 hours of teaching experience. She is also a Certified Yoga Therapist through TRY 4 LIFE yoga, having successfully worked with clients from different age groups with various health concerns. Jennifer teaches for the Cleveland Clinic, various health and fitness centers, Harmony Yoga Studios, One Tree Yoga and creates and teaches her own workshops and classes. These classes include Become Awakened Yoga Teacher Training, a 200 hour hatha and vinyasa based training, detoxing workshops, chakra workshops, meditation workshops and partner yoga. She is currently working to complete her 350 hr. training with Shiva Rea. She resides in Euclid near the lake with her partner and their 3 cats Magick, Itsy and Luna.

Gina Schatz

LMT, NCTMB (Director of Metropolitan Massotherapy)

Gina is Director and owner of Metropolitan Massotherapy in Downtown Cleveland. Gina has practiced yoga for many years, beginning with the Iyengar tradition which resonated with her history of biomechanics. She has studied with Sean Corn and Baron Baptise, and also has her training in Jivamukti and Anusara with Marni Task. She has taught anatomy and physiology for teacher training courses in Cleveland.

Gina was one of Jennifer's first yoga instructors and they partner up together to bring a training that will offer a blend of yogic influences. They are both motivated teachers who love to share their knowledge and learn from their students.